Number of Japanese medical tourists South Korea 2009-2023

Published by Statista Research Department, Aug 15, 2024

In 2023, the actual number of Japanese tourists traveling to South Korea for medical treatments stood at around 187.7 thousand. This represents an increase of about 1,344 percent since 2009. South Korea is a popular destination for medical tourism since it offers advanced medical facilities and technology at lower costs compared to other major countries.

Actual number of Japanese medical tourists traveling to South Korea from 2009 to 2023 (in 1,000s)

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July 2024

Region

Japan, South Korea

Survey time period

2009 to 2023

Special properties

patient with multiple treatments is counted as one

Supplementary notes

Figures have been rounded.

Foreign patients refer to foreigners who do not reside in South Korea and are not covered by the South Korean national health insurance.

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